Bible Cross References
So that my bonds
Acts 20:23
except that the Holy Spirit in every city is solemnly bearing witness, saying that bonds and tribulations are waiting for me.
Acts 20:24
But I count myself as nothing; nor do I regard my life as valuable to myself, so that I may complete my course with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to bear solemn testimony to the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 21:11-13
11
And coming to us and taking Paul's belt, and binding his feet and hands, he said, "Thus says the Holy Spirit, ' The man whose belt this is, the Jews will bind in this way in Jerusalem, and they will deliver [him] into the hands of the Gentiles.'"
12
Now when we heard these things, both we and the local residents urged him not to go up to Jerusalem.
13
Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem, in behalf of the name of the Lord Jesus."
Acts 26:29
And Paul said, "I would pray to God, both in a short time and a long time, not only you, but also all who are hearing me today, would become such as I am, except for these chains."
Acts 26:31
and when they withdrew, they were speaking among themselves, saying, "This man practices nothing worthy of death or chains."
Acts 28:17
And it came to pass after three days that Paul called together those who were prominent among the Jews; and when they had come together, he said to them: "Men, brothers, though I have done nothing against the people or the customs of our forefathers, yet I was handed over as a prisoner from Jerusalem, into the hands of the Romans,
Acts 28:20
Therefore for this reason I have requested you, to see and to speak to you, for because of the hope of Israel I am wearing this chain."
Ephesians 3:1
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you Gentiles--
Ephesians 4:1
Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,
Ephesians 6:20
for the sake of which I serve as an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I must speak.
Colossians 4:3-18
3
praying at the same time also for us, that God would open a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, because of which I am also in chains,
4
that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
6
Let your word always be with grace, having been seasoned with salt, to know how you ought to answer each [one].
7
Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all things about me.
8
I am sending him to you for this very thing, that he may know your circumstances, and he may encourage your hearts,
9
with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all the things [happening] here.
10
Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, receive him),
11
and Jesus who is called Justus. These alone are my fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.
12
Epaphras greets you, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, always struggling for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and complete in all the will of God.
13
For I bear him witness that he has much zeal for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.
14
Luke the beloved physician greets you, also Demas.
15
Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church in his house.
16
And whenever this letter is read before you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you also read the [one] from Laodicea.
17
And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."
18
This greeting [is] by my [own] hand--Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
in Christ
1 Peter 4:12-16
12
Beloved, do not be surprised by the fiery trial among you, taking place to test you, as though some strange thing [was] happening to you;
13
but inasmuch as you partake in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, in order that also at the unveiling of His glory, you may rejoice with great happiness.
14
If you are reviled in the name of Christ, blessed are you, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On the one hand He is blasphemed, but on the other He is glorified.
15
For let not anyone of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evildoer, or as a meddler in other people's affairs;
16
but if anyone [suffers] as a Christian, let him not be put to shame, but let him glorify God in this matter.
the palace
Philippians 4:22
All the saints greet you, but especially those of the household of Caesar.
in all other places
1 Thessalonians 1:8
For from you the word of the Lord has resounded, not only in Macedonia and in Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything.
1 Thessalonians 1:9
For they themselves report about us what kind of entrance we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,